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Earth Sciences May 15, 2023

From Annapolis to the Arctic: Research schooner begins journey to examine the effects of climate change

In the sunlight of a May afternoon on the Chesapeake Bay, a 72-foot schooner called the Marie Tharp floated above a shipwreck from long ago.

Archaeology Feb 23, 2015

Vikings were pioneers of craft and international trade, not just pillaging

The connections between technology, urban trading, and international economics which have come to define modern living are nothing new. Back in the first millennium AD, the Vikings were expert at exploring these very issues.

Archaeology Mar 4, 2009

Maritime Archaeologist at Helm of Modern Journey to Ancient Egyptian Land

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ancient Egyptians may be best known for building pyramids, but internationally renowned maritime archaeologist Cheryl Ward wants the world to know that they were pretty good sailors, too.